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Commissioners outline health fair, grants, pool fees and summer events
Summary
Commissioners announced the Health Fair/Blood Drive (March 28), Rabies Clinic (April 23), a $1.496 million Congressional grant for a Communications Station, fireworks contract of $28,300, and plans for summer camps, McGowan Park grant work and Ridgefield Park Day; Mirza also noted L2 demographic data.
Commissioner William G. Gerken told the Board the Health Fair/Blood Drive is scheduled for March 28 at the Knights of Columbus and the Rabies Clinic is set for April 23. Gerken said the fireworks contract totals $28,300 and reported that the Village is receiving a Congressional grant of $1.496 million for the Communications Station.
Commissioner Wanda C. Portorreal said the Ambulance Corps. would like to host a blood drive on March 8 and noted uncertainty about whether to change the date because of the Health Fair; she said pool camper fees are under discussion and indicated the Village plans to apply for the Bergen County Open Space Grant for the pool. Commissioner Askar Mirza reported that Larry Umana will use the basketball courts for a summer camp, Ridgefield Park Soccer seeks permits, the Arts Association has requests for July 4 events and is hosting Peter and the Wolf, Rescue Squad vouchers have been submitted and Bogota Rescue members are joining Ridgefield Park Rescue. Mirza said he is working with Millennium on a grant for McGowan Park, is organizing Ridgefield Park Day, and noted an Arts & Culture luncheon on Feb. 21. Mirza also cited L2 data showing the Village is 56% Latino and 66% Catholic and raised a question about implementing rent stabilization to protect residents; Commissioner Anlian cautioned that it might discourage building improvements.
The caucus minutes record these announcements as informational; no formal actions were taken on these items during the caucus.
